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Title: A bow for my little guy
Post by: 4runr on May 04, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
I've been workin on this off and on for awhile now, and got it done today. Now I need to do his arrows.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Adamsbow001.jpg)

Here you go Bernie!!
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Adamsbow007.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Adamsbow006.jpg)
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: IB on May 04, 2007, 06:55:00 PM
That's what it's all about right there my friend  :notworthy:    :notworthy:  

Thank you for sharing that
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on May 04, 2007, 07:29:00 PM
SWEET, Love the Arrow Rest.  :readit:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: JEFF B on May 04, 2007, 08:03:00 PM
hey man that is awesome i love it. you done real good .  :notworthy:    :clapper:
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: the Ferret on May 04, 2007, 09:19:00 PM
Kenny what in the heck is that back design? Don't even tell me you painted that on there.

Too cool!   :thumbsup:  

BTW 1/4" dowels make great arrows for those little bows.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: Kip on May 04, 2007, 09:24:00 PM
Wow I love it wish I could build one for my grandson.Talent on here is outstanding.Good job. Kip
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: stilllearning on May 04, 2007, 09:26:00 PM
Wow Dad when you gonna make me a bow.  I am adopted arn't I?
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: Dances with drums on May 04, 2007, 09:41:00 PM
very pretty, way to get your kid into it early. It's always great to see a father (or mother, or grandfather/grandmother) and child make a strong bond and grow to love nature together. Good job and good luck 4runr.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: Shifting Shadow on May 04, 2007, 09:56:00 PM
Wow! what a great project. What did your son say when you finished the bow and gave it to him?
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: vermonster13 on May 04, 2007, 09:56:00 PM
Great job Kenny!
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: 4runr on May 04, 2007, 10:19:00 PM
He said "Dad can I have a snake skined osage selfbow next?"....lol...

Mickey, no I did not paint that on.

Here's a quick how-to. Do a Google search for native american belt patterns. Choose the one you want, print it, size it to your desired size. Then you simply copy as many as it takes for the length of the bow, glue it on, then spray on the finish of your choice.

Can you say CheatR bow backing (to barrow a name from our original CheatR)...lol....
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: 4runr on May 22, 2007, 10:43:00 AM
I finally got his arrows finished last night, he's been shootin them without tips, but, yesterday after the glue set up he shot this group. Pretty good for a beginner I think.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Tradgangevents008-2.jpg)
He's kinda proud of his bow and he makes sure everyone who stops by knows about it.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Adamsbow016-1.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Adamsbow020.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Tradgangevents010-2.jpg)
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: vermonster13 on May 22, 2007, 10:52:00 AM
Excellent Kenny. The little guy is doing well. Bring him next time and we'll get him out shooting you before you go. lol
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: Frenchymanny on May 22, 2007, 11:08:00 AM
Kenny,

Well done!
 :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

F-Manny
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: hormoan on May 22, 2007, 11:10:00 AM
Way to go, sweet bow!!!!!!! Ya did good dad!!!  :thumbsup:  

                    Brent
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: styckbow on May 22, 2007, 11:19:00 AM
Beautiful bow good on you for keeping your son involved looks like he's got a great teacher Delin
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: BenBow on May 22, 2007, 09:23:00 PM
Awesome!!!
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: DW on May 22, 2007, 10:56:00 PM
Kenny, that thing is beautiful!!!!I'm sure he loves it. Don
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: 4runr on May 22, 2007, 11:15:00 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments everybody. The best part about it is, every day he asks to shoot and it keeps me shootin too. He now tells me he would rather shoot his bow than any other activity he had been interested in. Gotta love that!!
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: vermonster13 on May 22, 2007, 11:16:00 PM
Now to get your daughter out there Kenny.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: elk ninja on May 22, 2007, 11:34:00 PM
That is awsome.  Can't wait to do that with my kids...I guess I am getting a little ahead of my self there.  What kind of bow is that?  It's really nice.  Like the belt idea!
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: 4runr on May 22, 2007, 11:35:00 PM
She's after me every couple days to get her's finished. I'm gonna have to do that cause I don't want her to loose interest. She watches him shoot and she gets the bug too.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: tippit on May 22, 2007, 11:40:00 PM
Now if you shrink that pattern...matchin' knife handle.  Of course a wooden blade might be appropriate.  Nice work Kenny...Doc
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on May 22, 2007, 11:55:00 PM
Nicely done Kenny! What a great bunch of photos of your boy....he's got that look of total consentration at full draw there....looks like you've got some competition coming Dad....great idea on the backing! looks pretty fancy....Kirk
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: AnointedArcher on May 23, 2007, 08:45:00 AM
Great work and an awesome bow as well  ;)
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: fxe on May 23, 2007, 08:51:00 AM
He should be proud of that bow.So should dad.Great job.Wish I started that early.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: MDbowhunter on May 24, 2007, 10:06:00 PM
Ever notice that kids have good form?

I guess it just goes to show that most of us think to much about changing what comes natural.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: mike g on May 25, 2007, 11:11:00 AM
I was thinking the same thing, Great form.
Title: Re: A bow for my little guy
Post by: 4runr on May 25, 2007, 01:16:00 PM
Mike, did you notice the arm guard? He latched on to the one you gave me, so now I need to buy him his own. I'll be placing an order with you next week!!  :thumbsup: